Convert link to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to link.
How to Convert Link to Gigameter
1 li = 2.01168e-10 Gm
Example: convert 15 li to Gm:
15 li = 15 × 2.01168e-10 Gm = 3.01752e-09 Gm
Link to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.